Integrated Biological Science

Integrated

Why Integrated
and how does integration benefit BISC majors?

In 2004, the Integrated Biological Science program was introduced in
response to an express need for a biological science major that could
serve as a sort of umbrella for undergrads who want to pursue a
rigorous major without the distraction of which department to be in or
barriers to switching departments or Colleges because of different
degree requirements.

The university is home to a wide range of biology-related degrees and
departments. The advantage is clear. These
highly-specialized areas of study add to the richness and innovation
that is possible at the highest levels of study and research.
But specialization is built on a firm foundation of knowledge
in biological science, and the Integrated Biological Science program
has a two-fold mission: provide the core biology education for all
biology-related undergrad majors and offer a major with the maximum
degree of flexibility in terms of achieving their degree and
transferring between colleges when necessary.

Colleges and Departments have their niches, but undergraduates who
enter the Integrated Biological Science track benefit from the
availability of those expert researchers, instructors, and the courses
they teach all the while maintaining maximum flexibility in achieving
their degree.